Latest GPEC News

ERMCO to open new manufacturing facility in Waddell

January 21, 2026

The ERMCO plant is anticipated to create more than 500 new jobs in Waddell MARICOPA COUNTY, Ariz. (Jan. 21, 2026) — Electric Research and Manufacturing Cooperative, Inc. (ERMCO), a leading manufacturer of distribution transformers, proudly announces the opening of a new manufacturing facility in Maricopa County. This strategic expansion marks a bold step in ERMCO’s […]

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STARLUX Airlines touches down at Sky Harbor for its...

January 20, 2026

Taipei-based STARLUX Airlines adds to Greater Phoenix’s repertoire of direct international connections PHOENIX (Jan. 20, 2026) — Drivers and pedestrians in Greater Phoenix have likely seen the billboards and the signs: a golden sky and bustling city, the promise of travel and adventure to an energetic international destination. The much-anticipated moment is here, as on Friday, the first […]

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A line of well-dressed men and women pose for a photo in front of projector screens displaying the Hummingbird and DEMCON logos and the outlines of Holland and Arizona.

Scottsdale welcomes new global life sciences powerhouse Hummingbird...

January 16, 2026

Hummingbird Biomedical & DEMCON Life Sciences Launch Advanced Manufacturing Lab & U.S. Headquarters SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (Jan. 16, 2025) — A bold new chapter in regenerative medicine, biologics and advanced med device manufacturing begins today as Netherlands-based Hummingbird Biomedical, in partnership with DEMCON Life Sciences, officially opens its U.S. headquarters and advanced manufacturing lab, joining other organizations located on […]

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A line of people involved in the KoMiCo expansion to Mesa, Arizona pose for a photo in front of the new semiconductor facility.

KoMiCo celebrates opening of semiconductor equipment...

January 12, 2026

Representing an over $60 million capital investment, KoMiCo’s new facility will create over 200 new jobs  MESA, Ariz. (Jan. 12, 2026) – KoMiCo, a global leader in precision cleaning and advanced coatings in the semiconductor industry, today celebrated the opening of its new state-of-the-art facility for advanced semiconductor equipment parts cleaning, coating and repair in […]

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KPPC Advanced Chemicals breaks ground on U.S. ultrapure...

December 22, 2025

KPPC Advanced Chemicals’ U.S. Arizona Plant in Sonoran Valley Industrial Park represents a $120 million investment CASA GRANDE, Ariz. (Dec. 22, 2025) — KPPC Advanced Chemicals Inc., a member of the Kanto Group, broke ground Friday on its new U.S. Arizona Plant (UAP), a next-generation ultrapure chemical manufacturing campus located at the Sonoran Valley Industrial […]

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China Airlines completes first direct transpacific...

December 8, 2025

Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport welcomed its first flight from Asia on Wednesday, ushering in a new direct route between Greater Phoenix and Taipei As the wheels of the 220-foot Airbus A350-900 China Airlines aircraft touched down on the runway of Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport on Dec. 3, history had been made.  The first […]

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Global industrial AI leader Cognite relocates global...

December 3, 2025

AI unicorn selects Tempe’s tech corridor, deepening ties to North American manufacturing and semiconductor hubs TEMPE, Ariz. (December 3, 2025) — Cognite, the global leader in Industrial AI, today announced the official grand opening of its new global headquarters in Tempe, Arizona. The relocation from Oslo, Norway marks a milestone in the company’s growth strategy […]

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RoviSys celebrates opening of new office in Tempe

November 6, 2025

Automation and information solutions provider RoviSys to support key Greater Phoenix industries TEMPE, Ariz. (Nov. 6, 2025) – RoviSys, a leading provider of automation and information solutions, yesterday celebrated the opening of its new 9,000+ square-foot office located in Tempe, Arizona. The Arizona office represents a key expansion of North American operations for RoviSys and […]

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APS uses ‘Growth Pays for Growth’ model...

October 30, 2025

Thoughtful plan shelters existing customers from paying for data centers, extra-large users PHOENIX (Oct. 30, 2025) — Arizona Public Service (APS) announced plans today to develop a site west of Gila Bend, Ariz., capable of adding up to 2,000 megawatts (MW) of reliable, flexible generation to the state’s energy portfolio. The Desert Sun Power Plant […]

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Tesoro VC, Startup Island TAIWAN forge global partnership...

October 15, 2025

Tesoro VC and Startup Island TAIWAN’s MOU will accelerate startup growth, facilitate investment and connect innovators to resources PHOENIX, ARIZ. & TAIPEI, TAIWAN — Tesoro Venture Capital (Tesoro VC), a leading Arizona-based venture fund and accelerator focused on artificial intelligence and semiconductor innovation, and Startup Island TAIWAN (SIT), the national startup brand powered by Taiwan’s […]

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